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Fabinho on ‘failed’ Man Utd move

Liverpool new boy Fabinho has denied claims Monaco stopped him from signing for Manchester United.

Fabinho's arrival caused a stir due to reports Monaco had previously blocked the midfielder joining United, who had held a long-term interest in the player, but the 24-year-old has moved to dismiss those claims ahead of his Liverpool debut today.

"Manchester never showed any formal interest, they never made me an offer at all," Fabinho told Sky Sports.

"Maybe there was some interest or a conversation but it’s not a case of Monaco not letting me go to Manchester United or denying me the move, nothing ever really materialised."